as in to dissect
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
analyze the park's ecosystem before deciding whether hunting should be allowed
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Recent Examples of analyze
In the future, scholars could analyze fiber type and other variables to search for more clusters.
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Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
Baltimore Sun The vast majority of Marylanders criminally charged – 32 of 46 – come from strong Democratic urban and suburban counties, according to election data analyzed by CNS, not from largely rural countries where Trump support is the strongest.
—Ariel Sheinberg, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
Federal investigators will examine the wreckage, interview witnesses, and analyze flight records to determine the probable cause of the accident.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
By continuously observing and analyzing these data, these systems generate personalized interventions designed to help users manage times of mental strain.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
Baltimore Sun The vast majority of Marylanders criminally charged – 32 of 46 – come from strong Democratic urban and suburban counties, according to election data analyzed by CNS, not from largely rural countries where Trump support is the strongest.
—Ariel Sheinberg, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
Federal investigators will examine the wreckage, interview witnesses, and analyze flight records to determine the probable cause of the accident.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
By continuously observing and analyzing these data, these systems generate personalized interventions designed to help users manage times of mental strain.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analyze
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With a career that spanned 70 years, there are no shortage of facts about Frank Lloyd Wright to dissect.—
Carrie Hojnicki,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2025
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Neu, who worked for Payton in personnel in 2006 with the Saints and then again from 2014-15 as New Orleans’ quarterbacks coach, has spent plenty of time the past few months breaking down film of Bryant in an effort to dissect Illinois’ offense.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 May 2025
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The researchers also examined more than 2,700 genomes of modern plague samples from Asia, Africa, and North and South America.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Every component of the compensation package may have different levels of negotiation flexibility, so each is worth examining carefully.—
Mena Mirhom,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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At the hospital, a team of emergency and pediatric doctors assessed the situation.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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Your team can assess each item by its cost to the organization, the risk of inaction and the potential upside.—
David James,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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In one study of over 12,000 adults, researchers investigated whether genetics influences the link between vegetable intake and weight or obesity.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
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No one is in custody, and detectives are investigating, according to police, who did not give a motive for the shooting.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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To qualify as a Baltimore Top Workplace, employees evaluate their workplace using a short 25-question survey that takes just a few minutes to complete.—
Bob Helbig,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
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Organizations were evaluated through BPI's rigorous Love of Workplace Index® which draws from surveys of more than two million employees worldwide, in-depth interviews with hundreds of company leaders, analysis of external public ratings, company news and employee reviews.—
Newsweek Rankings,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Since then, concerns have resurfaced and grown after a beloved teacher died this past fall and another teacher was diagnosed with breast cancer late last year.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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My best friend, Sarah (35F), was diagnosed with aggressive pancreatic cancer six months ago.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Analyze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analyze. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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